Barquito

Size limits

Draught 14.0m, LOA 250m and 58,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.0m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Anchorages

Deep draught vessels anchor 1nm NNW of Punta Bryson in a depth of 31m, smaller vessels anchor between 5nm and 0.7nm N of Punta Piedra Blanca.

There is also anchorage available in a depth of 25.0m, 0.35nm NNE of Punta Bryson, on the intersection of anchorage transit lights, 0.15nm SSW of Punta Bryson, in line bearing 200° and 0.65nm E of Punta Bryson, in line bearing 110°.

Permission from the harbour master is required prior to anchoring in these berths.

Tugs

There are two tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 3071, 3072. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA should be sent to the vessel's agent 5 days prior to arrival. Additional ETA's should then be sent on a daily basis at 0800hrs.

The ETA message must confirm that all cargo gear is in proper working order, if any cargo shifting is expected, if there is dangerous cargo onboard for discharge and/or transit and arrival draught.

Communications

Radio: Messages can be sent via Playa Ancha Radio (callsign "CBV") Valparaiso which listens throughout 24 hours on 500kHz and works on 8522kHz and 16663kHz.

VHF: Ch 8 and 16.

Standard messages

Masters must report their position, course, speed and ETA next port as soon as they enter Chilean waters (200nm) to "Directemar Valparaiso" by cable. Thereafter, the same information is to be sent daily, whilst in Chilean waters, at 0800hrs and 2000hrs. Reports to be sent via Playa Ancha Radio.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered upon arrival at the anchorage.

Documents

Note: SY = Sanitary (Health) authorities, AG = Agriculture department, IM = Immigration, PC = Port Captain, CU = Customs.

The port captain will also wish to see the vessel's certificates and immigration officer will want to see all passports.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Crew's own personal possessions must tally with those listed on the Crew Personal Effects List. If there is a discrepancy, penalties range from confiscation of the goods not declared to imprisonment, depending on the seriousness of the misdemeanour.

Immigration: Crew List is checked against passports. There are no restrictions on crew and in-transit passengers proceeding ashore provided they are in possession of a landing card. Some foreign nationalities require an entry visa if embarking or disembarking.

Flags

Vessels entering Chilean waters must at all times fly the Chilean flag at the foremast and also whilst in port. Fines for not complying may be imposed by the authorities.

Notices and regulations

It is expressly forbidden to throw overboard any ballast, rubbish or waste or to spill petroleum whilst in Chilean waters and harbours.

Garbage is not allowed to be disposed of ashore.

Vessels must comply with the use of rat guards, safety nets and gangway railings.

Any repairs to the main engine must be authorised.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Chilean Maritime Authority.

Contact: Director of Maritime Safety, Security and Operations.

Address: Subida Cementerio No 300, Playa Ancha, Valparaiso, Chile.

Tel: +56 32 208637.

Fax: +56 32 208662.

Mob: +56 9 939 3937.

Email: [email protected]

Telex: 330607 ANGEL CK

Website: http://www.directemar.cl

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Medical

Hospital de Chanaral, 4.1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Chanaral Airport located at Chanaral, 5.5km and Ricardo Garcia Pasoda Airport, formerly known as El Salvador Airport located at Diego de Almagro, 101km.

Nearest railway: Chanaral, 5km (cargo only).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Barquito is situated approx 0.5nm from the port of Chanaral.

The port

The anchorage port is operated by Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile (CODELCO).

The main principal imports are fuel oil , diesel oil and sulphuric acid . The port also exports copper and copper concentrate.

What are the pilot arrangements at Barquito?

Pilotage is compulsory, available from port control.

What time zone is Barquito in?

Local time at Barquito is UTC−3. Back to UTC−4 on 4 Apr 2027. Clocks go to UTC−3 on 5 Sep 2027.

What is the water density at Barquito?

1025.

Which load line zone is Barquito in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Barquito?

Port State Control at Barquito: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Barquito?

The UN/LOCODE of Barquito is CLBAR.

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